Latest earthquakes near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima, Morocco, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Al Hoceïma? If an earthquake is happening right now near Al Hoceïma (also known as الحسيمة), it will show up within minutes.
Al Hoceïma Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Al Hoceïma roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Al Hoceïma in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Al Hoceïma that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Al Hoceïma in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Al Hoceïma during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 136 | 91.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 8.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Al Hoceïma
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Al Hoceïma occurred on Jan 25, 2016 04:22 local time (Africa/Casablanca timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 50 kilometers (31 mi) north-northeast of Al Hoceïma, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Al Hoceïma in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 06:17, 195 kilometers (121 mi) north-northeast of Al Hoceïma. It is the strongest earthquake near Al Hoceïma in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Al Hoceïma.
Nearest earthquakes from Al Hoceïma
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Al Hoceïma.
When was the last earthquake in Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Hoceïma on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 07:12 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 47km east-northeast of Al Hoceïma at a depth of 35km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Al Hoceïma on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 06:17 local time (Africa/Casablanca). The center of this earthquake was located 195km north of Al Hoceïma at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Al Hoceïma since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Al Hoceïma, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima?
In the past 10 years, 149 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Al Hoceïma. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
